'Relevance' means the extent to which the information helps you to answer the research question. You assess the information on the basis of format, content and currency.

What is relevance of evaluation?

Relevance assessment involves looking at differences and trade-offs between different priorities or needs. It requires analysing any changes in the context to assess the extent to which the intervention can be (or has been) adapted to remain relevant.

How do you evaluate information relevance?

Once you have found information that matches the topic and requirements of your research, you should analyze or evaluate these information sources. Evaluating information encourages you to think critically about the reliability, validity, accuracy, authority, timeliness, point of view or bias of information sources.